Cap. 583 Art. 11Matters affecting public interest.

(1) The Minister may, in relation to matters that appear to him to affect public interest, from time to time give to the Authority directions in writing of a general character, consistent with the provisions of this Act, and the Authority shall, as soon as is practicable, give effect to all such directions:

Provided that the Authority shall act independently and shall not seek or take instructions from any other body on matters related to the general regulation of the gaming sector:

Provided further that in matters that appear to the Authority to affect public interest, the Authority may advise the Minister and make proposals on the measures it deems necessary and, or desirable to address such matters.

(2) The Authority shall afford to the Minister facilities for obtaining information with respect to its property and activities and furnish him with returns, accounts and other information with respect thereto, and afford to him facilities for the verification of information furnished, in such manner and at such times as he may reasonably require.

(3) (a) It shall be lawful for the Minister to grant concessions to persons to open and operate casinos in gaming premises, for such consideration and under such terms and conditions as the Minister deems fit.

(b) It shall be lawful for the Minister to grant concessions to one or more persons to operate the National Lottery games and such other games as the Minister may, in such concession, determine, for such consideration and under such terms and conditions as the Minister deems fit.

(c) The grant of a concession in terms of paragraphs

(a) or (b) shall be without prejudice to the requirement of such concessionaire to obtain any licences required in terms of this Act, any other regulatory instrument, or any other applicable law.